Greensward LLC

This was actually the second project Andrew and his team did for me the first being a large patio, Firplace and outdoor kitchen. Andrew is extremely professional, attentive and performs quality work that he stands behind.

My experience was quite good and I m very happy with my screened deck. Andrew (owner) spent a good amount of time upfront in discussions with me to determine what I wanted.  He anticipated several possible issues in the design of the roof extension (ice damming, etc.) and helped me get the building plans through the community HOA. The crew was professional, personable and attentive to detail. They also adapted well to a couple of changes and challenges as we went along. The job took longer than expected but bad weather was a part of the delay. The crew was spread across more than one job site so that slowed things down some as well.  I find Andrew's costs a little higher than average, but I think the workmanship makes it worthwhile. I would strongly recommend Greensward.

Working with Andrew and all the crew at Greensward LLC was overall a fantastic experience. Well, as fantastic as a large stressful multi-month home renovation project could be. :) Andrew was incredible with his communication through the majority of the project, frequently texting, emailing, and calling to let us know the status of various parts of the project. He was responsive and thoughtful, and always took any concerns or questions I had seriously, even when I was freaking out about nothing. :) He did work with multiple subs for various parts of the project, but for the most part, they were just as professional, thorough, and respectful as if it had been Andrew's own crew. Scheduling was challenging, because of all the moving parts, but he managed it with finesse and professionalism, always ensuring that people were here when they said they would be here, and that various parts of the project were completed in a timely manner.
Just by way of some detail: the entire North side of our building had to be rebuilt after discovering unsound block footers and walls after some demolition. This was rebuilt with precision and quality that we did NOT anticipate - it is like a bunker now! The trusses on the center aisle of the building were entirely replaced with new engineered trusses, and didn't even add that much cost to the project. The entire roof was replaced and standing seam metal roofing was installed. Everything but the center aisle of what was once a stable had to get new poured concrete floors. Two of the rooms were built out with insulation and drywall, and those rooms got a two-zone split heat pump system to maintain temperatures during winter and summer months. (It is super comfortable in there even with our sub-20 degree nights now). The whole building got all new doors and windows, including a custom-built barn door complete with flashing and locks to keep it secure. The whole building had to be re-wired, and was done neatly and thoroughly. (This part of the job was far more expensive than we initially anticipated, mostly because we did not get an updated bid for that part of the project, so if your job is large, make sure ALL aspects are bid in detail before work begins!) Included in this work was the installation of a sub-panel and meter that would support a new solar array (installed by another company: Solar Connexion in Blacksburg, VA, which I highly recommend); several new 220/240 outlets; a dozen or more regular GFI/non-GFI outlets; five ceiling fans; garage door openers; new lighting throughout; and fairly complex motion and daylight sensors hooked up to exterior lighting.
In addition to the work on the building, I recruited Andrew to assist me with the installation of a new 2500 gallon concrete water collection and treatment cistern to serve the adjacent vegetable garden. He helped set the huge tank in the ground, paint the inside of it with waterproof membrane, plumb the entire system, and install a fairly complex water treatment series (made by Rainwater Management Systems in Virginia) in ground and inside a shed. Andrew did an amazing job on this, considering I sprung it on him at the last minute (kind of) and considering he had not done one with this kind of potable water setup previously. For reference, the tank was acquired from Hanover Precast in Virginia, and I consulted with a company in Ohio (Jonathan Meier of Rain Brothers LLC in Ohio - http://www.rainbrothers.com/) to ensure the inlets and outlets were done properly by Hanover. Andrew could have done a better job coordinating and communicating with these other companies, but considering he had no prior relationship with these companies, he remained flexible and reached out to them when he was asked to do so. My advice is if you're considering working with companies external to Greensward, speak with Andrew about it well in advance and ask that he form a relationship with the company before work begins.
Overall, I think that the work done by Greensward was MUCH better than we could have anticipated, going above and beyond what was expected of them during this project, to ensure it came out the best that it possibly could have come out. We are SO happy to have a garage and workshop again (man cave from heaven-!), and would definitely recommend AND work with Andrew and the Greensward crew again. Great job Greensward!!! Thank you!!!

Andrew and his team were very professional. The completed project was better than I envisioned. Andrew gave us great suggestions and executed them in a timely manner. His costs were higher than other companies but the work was high quality and worth the cost. He kept us informed by email and sent photos of the project. The work was done at our vacation home so we were not there every day to watch the progress. His staff was trust worthy and worked hard to accomplish the project in a timely manner.

AMAZING Contractor!!!
Andrew to several hours to first understand what we were looking for and our style. He left us with a few books to review and recommended we determine the type of material we prefer. He came back a second time with a very extensive draft of his proposal and samples of pavers for us to choose colors, etc. His drawings and vision were VERY well explained both verbally and on his estimate. There was an earlier reviewer that said Andrew should have provided them with pictures of the plants...i can tell you we have had SEVERAL estimates and other landscapers do work and they don't give you pictures (use the internet).
The job started a few days behind schedule due to weather and we were informed of the delay prior to start. If the weather set them back, Andrew would ASK if it was ok to come on a Saturday.
Demolishing of the existing hardscape, sidewalk and stairs were done within the first week with very little mess.
Andrew and his crew worked for the next couple of weeks building and designing the project. We have a 1980's home and Andrew's vision brought it up to date.
I can't say much about issues...because there is nothing worth mentioning even for such a large project. We had a few minor comments as the project progressed. Andrew was always easy to get a hold of OR was on site himself. He oversees his projects very closely and all of his guys speak english so there are no communication issues. We did not like the rail Andrew used upon installation. When we contacted him about the rail, he quickly came out and gave us several options to choose from. The minor items we pointed out (such as plant placement or paint drops on the porch) were corrected and easy to work through with Andrew. He wants to make things right and perfect. I have never had a contractor who is so particular about their job site and work as well as pleasing the customer.
We can't say enough about Andrew and his crew. I would definitely hire them again!!!

I think I told most of this story in the last paragraph, however I HAVE learned since working with Andrew that we SHOULD have had pictures of different plants, shrubs, and trees to look at, choose from and totally explained in detail about. I didn't.. I'm very disappointed in some of the plants after being told and explained HOW some was not in uniform with one another. This has come from several different people (landscapers and landscape designers). I just wish I had the chance to choose the trees planted and the several round area plants that isn't my taste at all. I was so disappointed that Andrew didn't just sit and show me different things that could be planted in our yard and give US the chance to pick them.. Especially knowing that we didn't know anything about plants and landscaping. All that being said, my husband was unhappy with one part of the yard and Andrew came and dug the plants up and talked with me about the fact that they WERE the same plants and we had them replanted. My husband however sent him a check for the job, when he didn't have to... and Andrew never thanked us for it...My husband had a talk with him about being more involved in his business and not taking on more than he could handle or he would lose business. He apologized and accepted the blame of not being at our home when needed. I'm saddened by the fact that a lot of money was spent with me not being able to choose WHAT was put in our yard, but I take responsibility. However, as the first time I had ever hired a landscaper, I trusted the man I hired. This was a real learning experience. We had planned on having Andrew come twice a year to mulch our yard and prune plants and flowers. He has this past Fall; however I am seriously rethinking my decision.

Andrew was very professional in all of our dealings with him. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is also very patient as I changed my mind several times before work was started. We were so impressed with the work Andrew did that we hired him to maintain all the beds. He came out in October and replaced any plants that did not survive, pulled all weeds and mulched the beds. We are not "plant people" and Andrew worked with us to have lovely landscaping that doesn't require a lot of work.

Wonderful experience, start and finish. Company was onsite everyday all day. Detail was key and greensward delivered. Very good company to work with.

He is very creative he designs and puts in the landscaping and rocks.He is very honest and easy to work with. He is punctual and his pricing is good.

We chose Andrew because of his extensive education, the rave reviews from his references, the price, and the impression he made at our first meeting. Andrew listened to our wants/needs and then designed and presented a fantastic outdoor space, which went well beyond our expectations. We decided to make some changes based on our financial needs, and Andrew quickly redesigned the space to accommodate us. He and his crew were able to start working right away, and we enjoyed watching their progress each day. Andrew was extremely easy to work with and was willing to go the extra mile to make sure we were happy. We asked about a few minor items that we noticed as the project progressed, and Andrew always made adjustments or fixed them without question. We couldn't ask for more. We highly recommend Andrew to others seeking his services. We plan to have him back next year to landscape the entire yard. By the way, we did get other quotes for the job, but they did not compare in design or price.

My wife and I have employed landscape companies/designers (here and there) over the years. What impressed us about Greensward LLC? The owner is: Knowledgeable Reliable Conscientious, and On the job site! The communication, scheduling and billing are handled carefully. The workers are considerate and they work hard. My wife and I were interested in a stunning design, BUT we had a variety of practical needs too. We needed to push runoff away from our house and work around some obstacles like a drain field. We wanted plantings that married well the rest of our landscape. Whatever minor details I mentioned found their way into Andrew's design. He listened. Andrew managed my level of expectation skillfully and he executed his plan. He worked well with the plumbing, countertop and electrical contractors too; alway offering to help make their jobs easier. Andrew knows what he's is doing.